named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
AAU Tournaments
Hosts high-level basketball competitions for youth, providing exposure to scouts and coaches while fostering athletic excellence, resilience, and strategic thinking.
After-School Programs
Offers academic assistance, homework help, and enrichment activities including STEM, arts, music, and language learning, along with social-emotional support and nutritious snacks.
Camps & Clinics
Delivers specialized training led by experienced coaches focusing on fundamental techniques, game strategies, physical conditioning, and leadership development.
Enrichment Programs
Provides recess enrichment, physical education, and sports coaching aligned with NYS SHAPE standards, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and motor skills development.
High School Events
Organizes competitive games, showcases, and leadership activities that help student-athletes develop skills, gain exposure, and prepare for future academic or sports opportunities.
Journalism & Broadcasting
Offers hands-on media experience in podcasting and broadcasting, helping students build storytelling, critical thinking, and communication skills.
School Leagues
Runs structured sports leagues for schools that promote teamwork, discipline, and school spirit through organized competition and skilled coaching.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Academic support and tutoringProvides homework help, academic assistance, and tutoring led by trained staff to support student learning and academic achievement as part of afterschool and enrichment programming.
- STEM, arts, and creative enrichment activitiesOffers hands-on enrichment programs in STEM, arts and crafts, music lessons, and language learning to complement school curriculum, build creativity, and develop new skills among youth.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- School and youth sports leaguesOperates structured, competitive sports leagues for schools and youth, providing organized athletic experiences that promote teamwork, discipline, skill development, and student engagement.
- Youth sports training and development programsProvides free sports education, training, and recreation programs for youth, including player development training, sports camps, clinics, and coaching across multiple disciplines to build athletic and life skills. Programs are structured to improve motor skills, coordination, and engagement in sports.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- AAU and competitive youth basketball tournamentsOrganizes and operates AAU tournaments and championship events that provide young athletes with high-level competitive play, talent showcase opportunities, and exposure to advanced competition, including hosting top teams and producing event documentation.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- High school sports events and showcasesHosts high school sports games, tournaments, and showcases that provide student-athletes with competitive platforms to develop skills, gain experience, and prepare for advanced levels of play.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- School-based physical activity and recess enrichmentImplements structured physical education classes aligned with NYS SHAPE standards and recess enrichment programs in schools to promote physical activity, social interaction, cognitive function, and emotional well-being among students.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Social and emotional skill development programsFacilitates group discussions, team-building exercises, and conflict resolution activities to promote social and emotional learning, teamwork, and personal growth among youth participants.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Youth media and journalism enrichment programsOffers hands-on journalism, broadcasting, podcasting, and video production programs that develop students’ storytelling, critical thinking, and media skills, including game-day photography and highlight video production for events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$97K49%
Program service revenue$100K51%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$193K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
6 years on record · 2018–2025 · YoY revenue +17.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Fredner Fortune — Executive Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- AAU Partner — Collaborates with AAU to host tournaments that provide competitive opportunities and exposure for young athletes.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and engagement
- New York City Athletic Association Partner — Collaborative partner in organizing athletic programs, as indicated by branding and association.
- partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to support youth sports and development initiatives.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Competitive Platforms for Talent and Community Developmentmethodology: competitive_tournament_developmentBy hosting organized tournaments and championship events, we create pathways for athletic recognition, school empowerment, and community engagement because high-intensity competition motivates participation and elevates the visibility of youth achievement.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy integrating sports with education and personal development programming, we foster life skills, academic engagement, and social-emotional growth in youth because structured athletic participation provides a relational and motivational context for holistic development.